Lester B. Faulkner

Lester Bradner Faulkner (April 4, 1837 – January 27, 1890) was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician from New York. He served as Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee from 1878 to 1881.

Life Faulkner was born on April 4, 1837, in Dansville, New York, the son of James Faulkner and Minerva Hammond.

Faulkner attended Yale College with two of his brothers, graduating with them in 1859. While at Yale, he was a member of Brothers in Unity, Kappa Sigma Epsilon, Delta Kappa Epsilon, and Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating, he returned to Dansville and worked as a farmer. In

In 1879, Faulkner became Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee. 1880, and 1884 Democratic National Conventions. In the 1884 Convention, he opposed Grover Cleveland's nomination and supported Roswell P. Flower instead. Cleveland's subsequent nomination and election to the Presidency marked the end of his influence in state and local politics, and after Cleveland's inauguration he focused exclusively on his business interests. He was buried in Green Mount Cemetery in Dansville.